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He's a dentist who likes a little adventure in his free time. She's his sexy neighbor with a thirst for the macabre stories behind the treasure he's collected over the years. It all starts with the words, "At heart, I am a collector of things..."
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Stephen Alexander North
Stephen A North is the author of the Dead Tide Series, The Drifter Series of books, and a number of short stories. He is a Florida native, has a BA in English Literature from USF, and is a former Army Reservist.
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Tusk - Stephen Alexander North
Tusk
Stephen Alexander North
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Dead Tide Series
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Dead Tide Surge
Standalone
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I Held The Sun
The Dark Joy Of Despair
Forgotten
Nobody's Hero
Tusk
My Soul's On Fire
Barren Earth
Insincere Lines and Imperfect Love
Down In The Gutter Like Me
Like A Man
Purchase Order 2113-21A
The Book Dragon
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Vaporous Concepts And Volatile Constructions
Table of Contents
Title Page
Copyright Page
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Dedication
Tusk
Thank you, my Readers
Acknowledgments
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Dedication
For my friend Patrick D’Orazio
Tusk
At heart, I am a collector of things. Whatever catches my fancy will join my collection.
After decades of adventure, my house was full of remarkable objects, treasures, and curiosities. My most treasured items were in my study. There were weapons, suits of armor, helmets, jewelry, artwork and sculptures. I inherited some of the treasure, but much of it was fought for by me. I suppose you could call it a trophy room. I’ve spent many vacations on various adventures
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